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Melissa Savaglio is a Research Fellow at Monash University, specializing in evidence synthesis, qualitative methods, and implementation science. Her work is focused on mental health, psychosocial interventions, and chronic disease management, particularly type 2 diabetes and hypertension. She is actively engaged in multiple research projects, often in collaboration with Professor Helen Skouteris, serving as Primary Chief Investigator or Chief Investigator.
Her research interests span mental health, implementation science, psychosocial interventions, public health, and digital health. She employs rigorous methodologies including systematic reviews, co-design frameworks like Intervention Mapping, and community-based trials to develop and evaluate interventions for youth and adults with mental illness, as well as for chronic disease prevention.
Melissa's recent publications reflect a strong trend in evaluating scalable psychosocial support programs, digital screening tools for perinatal mental health, and sustainability in diabetes remission trials. Her work emphasizes co-design, community integration, and evidence-based implementation in real-world settings.
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Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Melissa leads significant research projects funded through institutional and collaborative grants. She serves as Primary Chief Investigator on multiple active projects, including 'Evaluating the implementation of a co-designed psychosocial peer support program for young people' and 'Researcher in Residence Project - Living Labs'. These grants support innovative, intersectoral solutions in mental health and chronic disease management.
Labs and Teams: Melissa is part of a collaborative research team at Monash University, working closely with Professor Helen Skouteris. Her projects involve national and international partnerships, particularly in the DIGItal CARE project, indicating integration within a multidisciplinary and transnational research network focused on public health innovation.
